Inflation rate climbs for the first time since the summer. Fed weighs how much to cut rates.
The rate of inflation rose in October and moved further away from the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, confirming a recent uptick in prices that could cajole the central bank to cut interest rates less aggressively.
After 2 Fed rate cuts, some CD rates are climbing back up above 4% APY
The last two Fed meetings resulted in rate cuts. Short-term CD rates have continued to lower, but some long-term CD rates are rising back up again.
Wall Street sees 'slower' pace of Fed rate cuts in 2025
When accounting for the various policies, Deutsche Bank estimates the US economy will grow at an annualized rate of 2.5% in 2025, with the rate of unemployment ending the year at 3.9% (down from 4.1% currently) and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, "core" Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), ending 2025 at 2.6%.
The Fed Is Cutting Interest Rates. But Here's Why Waiting to Refinance Your Mortgage Could Pay Off Even More
Should you refinance your mortgage in light of the Fed's rate cuts? Here's why holding off until the new year could work to your benefit.
What To Expect From The Fed On Interest Rates In 2025
Most expect the Federal Open Market Committee to cut interest rates in 2025. The question of how much will be informed by economic data.
Fed says it believes inflation will continue to fall; possible rate cuts ahead
Despite inflation in some sectors remaining outside the Federal Reserve's benchmark of 2%, officials indicated they are pleased with the current easing of interest rates, and more gradual cuts may follow.
Traders Are Betting the Fed Will Cut Rates Again in December
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates at its last two meetings–and the odds are shifting in favor of it making it a hat-trick next month. Traders think there's a 67% chance the central bank slashes borrowing costs by 25 basis points and just a 33% chance it stands pat on Dec.
Fed's Goolsbee makes case for lower interest rates
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said the neutral rate is "well below" where it is right now, and ...
Lower Interest Rates and Less Regulation Could Spur M&A Revival Under Trump
Moves by the Fed and a broad push for deregulation could create a climate for a merger boom.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Where Rates Go Next Is Still Uncertain
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are supposed to drop next year, but that hinges on inflation ...
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Interest Rates Recently Did Something They Haven't Done Since March 2020, and It Could Trigger a Big Move in the Stock Market
Interest rates hit a two-decade high following the Federal Reserve's last hike in 2023. With inflation clearly trending ...
Wall St Week Ahead Jobs data set to pave way for rates path, stocks
The coming week will give investors a fresh view into the health of the U.S. economy with the release of a closely watched ...
'Padding the profit margin': Why are interest rates still rising on store credit cards?
The Federal Reserve hasn’t raised interest rates since the summer of 2023. But America’s retailers apparently didn’t get the ...
When will personal loan interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Personal loans were not immune from recent interest rate hikes. Here's when experts think they could drop again.
Trump Should Challenge the Fed’s Policies
An independent agency of government shouldn’t have such enormous power to skew financial outcomes.